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Sunset beaches in Lakonia
Want to watch the sun go down over the sea in Lakonia? These 22 west-facing beaches look out toward the sunset. Time your visit for late afternoon — and check wind and waves in CalmBeach before you go.
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Bozas
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
Bozas: the sands of Asopos — Bozas is a sandy beach on the Laconian Gulf, about 4.5 km from Asopos in Lakonia. It spreads along an open, low-lying shore away from the region's…
- Limani Sandy - Easy road access
- Paralia Dirou Moderate access
- Poulia Pebbles - Moderate access
- Paralia Sarakiniko Sandy - Easy road access
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Paralia Kato Nisi
Sandy - Easy road access
Golden sand and cedars facing Mani — Kato Nisi beach, also known as Panagia, lies on the western side of Elafonisos, in Lakonia, facing the coasts of Mani. It is a long strip of fine…
- Paralia Elias Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Paralia Kato Mezapos Moderate access
- Paralia Aglyftis Sand & pebbles - Difficult access (path)
- Kalogeros (Elafonisos) Moderate access
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Itylo
Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
Oitylo: the bay with a history — Oitylo beach lies in the bay of the same name in East Mani, Lakonia, near Neo Oitylo and Karavostasi. It is a shore of pebbles and coarse sand, below…
- Tigania Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
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Marmari
Sandy - Easy road access
Two sandy coves at the edge of Tainaron — Marmari lies at the southern tip of Mani, near Cape Tainaron, in Lakonia. It is in fact two neighbouring coves of fine golden sand, tucked between…
- Pyla Sand & pebbles - Moderate access
- Kontogoni Sandy - Easy road access
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Pounta
Sandy - Easy road access
The kitesurf spot facing Elafonisos — A mainland sandy beach, ~350 m across the channel from Elafonisos, with golden sand, dunes and cedars and shallow, warm water — family-friendly. It…
- Karavostasi Itylou Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Paralia tis Pikrias Pebbles - Moderate access
- Viandini (Vourkos) Sand & pebbles - Easy road access
- Paralia Kokkinia Sandy - Easy road access
- Charakia Sandy - Moderate access
- Chalikia Pebbles - Easy path
Which beaches in Lakonia face the sunset?
The beaches listed here face west or southwest, so the sun sets over the water in front of you. Arrive before sunset to find a spot and enjoy the light.
Anything to know for an evening visit?
Wind can pick up or drop in the evening, and remote beaches have no lights. Check live wind and waves in the app and bring a torch for the walk back.